Restaurants

BRIEFCASE

October 16, 1991

THE PURPLE Porpoise Seafood Restaurant, a Maitland landmark for two decades, closed Sunday, said Tony Beshere, the restaurant's manager. His father, S.A. Beshere, founded the restaurant on U.S. Highway 17-92. Beshere said his parents were ready to retire and have leased the establishment to China Jade Buffet Inc. China Jade, which already has a location in Orlando and in Auburndale, is renovating the restaurant and plans a late November opening.